I just found a check that was issued in 2006 and marked as void after 120 days. Does the company have any responsibility to re-issue it?
That will depend on whether the company still owes you the money. In most cases, two years isn't long enough to erase a debt that hasn't been paid, so contact the company and explain the situation, asking that they re-issue the check. Don't give up the check unless you're offered a replacement in return.
If the company refuses to reissue the check, you may have to consider using the small claims court process to collect what's due you. Holding on to a check is never a good idea, because setting it aside for a couple of days can result in just the situation you're describing -- finding it months or years later. It's better to deposit or cash checks promptly, to avoid problems like this.
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That will depend on whether the company still owes you the money. In most cases, two years isn't long enough to erase a debt that hasn't been paid, so contact the company and explain the situation, asking that they re-issue the check. Don't give up the check unless you're offered a replacement in return.
